Veterinary Surgical Technician

Schedule

• Monday – Thursday (Day Shift)
• Rotating on-call weekends (once fully trained)
  
  

About AESC Knoxville

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and monitor anesthesia for soft tissue, orthopedic, and emergency surgeries
• Perform anesthetic calculations and develop patient-specific protocols
• Monitor ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, ETCO₂, and anesthetic gases
• Operate ventilators and advanced monitoring equipment
• Surgical Assistance
• Prepare patients (IV catheter placement, sterile prep, positioning)
• Maintain sterile technique and assist during surgery
• Support advanced and specialty procedures

• Monitor recovery and respond to anesthetic complications
• Assist in stabilization of emergency surgical patients

• Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records
• Collaborate with surgeons, ER doctors, and technicians
• Participate in ongoing training and skill development

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Completion of a two-year or four-year American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program from a community college, college, or university
• License certification varies by state
• Externship experience

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)  
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays 
• Training and career development 
• Paid license fees and dues 
• Generous CE allowance 
• Paid VTS specialization